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Sebastien11-Visitor
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August 26, 2011
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How do you get mathcad open text file with notepad?

  • August 26, 2011
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I saved some text using the WRITEPRN function.

I would like to open this file with notepad.

Tried button with script using open or shell command but it did not work any ideas?

Best answer by MikeArmstrong

Did you find the worksheet I posted any use?

Mike

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MikeArmstrong1-Visitor
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August 26, 2011

This button fires up Notepad from with Mathcad.

Mike

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MikeArmstrong1-Visitor
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August 26, 2011

I saved some text using the WRITEPRN function.

I would like to open this file with notepad.

Tried button with script using open or shell command but it did not work any ideas?

I've just re-read your question

Why would you want to open a text file from within Mathcad?

Mike

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Sebastien11-VisitorAuthor
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August 26, 2011

The file contains some test instructions to be saved in a database, Just trying to create an easy shortcut to the file for the users.

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MikeArmstrong1-VisitorAnswer
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August 26, 2011

Did you find the worksheet I posted any use?

Mike

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